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The visit comes as questions circulate about his visible fatigue during meetings and recurring bruising on his hand, which has drawn attention in recent weeks.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the committee will analyse the pattern of abnormal population shifts at the levels of religious and social communities and will then present a planned and time-bound solution for the same to the government.

Defending champions RCB take on GT in a blockbuster IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 at the scenic HPCA Stadium. Shubman Gill wins the toss and opts to bowl first—see what Rajat Patidar and Gill said here

Construction has begun on a UFC Octagon at the White House for UFC Freedom 250, a major combat sports event coinciding with Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations.

A French school aide has gone on trial in Paris for the alleged sexual assault of five kindergarten pupils, marking the first trial in a sweeping city-wide abuse scandal.

Five people are believed to have taken their lives in the United Kingdom using what is being called a “suicide kit”. Users reportedly accessed it through a website that is banned in the country and then received the lethal substance via Royal Mail.

Suspected armed bandits launched twin attacks in Kwara State, targeting a police station, a traditional ruler’s palace, and a prayer gathering. Authorities said at least 25 people were abducted during the coordinated assaults, while several others were killed or injured.

BP removed Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect over serious governance and conduct issues. Ian Tyler takes over as interim chair. The shock exit, after just eight months in the role, follows repeated leadership scandals and caused BP shares to crash 10 per cent.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Two aid workers who have returned to Italy from Uganda are showing symptoms of the Ebola virus. However, Lombardy's regional welfare minister is hopeful that they will test negative.

S. Jaishankar described the recent QUAD foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi as “substantive,” highlighting the depth of discussions among member nations. The talks involved representatives from India, the United States, Japan, and Australia focusing on Indo-Pacific security and regional cooperation.

Laura Wolvaardt said South Africa are more motivated than ever to win the Women’s T20 World Cup after three successive ICC final defeats, adding that recent setbacks have increased the team’s hunger and resilience.

The trailer of Made in India - A Titan Story has been unveiled offering the viewers a glimpse of the remarkable journey of the brand Titan. Releasing in June, the series features Naseeruddin Shah and Jim Sarbh in lead roles.

India and Canada are moving quickly to revive and finalize a long-pending free trade agreement as both countries look to strengthen economic ties. India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to accelerate negotiations aimed at boosting investment, trade, and market access. With bilateral trade reaching $23 billion in 2024, Canada is increasingly looking at India’s 1.4 billion-strong consumer market as a major growth opportunity.

Jairam Ramesh also raised questions over the Centre’s financial health after the Reserve Bank of India approved a ₹2.87 trillion surplus transfer to the Union government for the 2025-26 financial year, marking one of the biggest dividend payouts by the central bank.

A study has noted that the human population could fall to half its current number in the next 38 years. This is based on a mathematical equation and is not a prediction. They have cited four factors for this scenario occurring in the near future.

Iran warned the US of retaliation after accusing American forces of violating a fragile ceasefire in Hormozgan, following US strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats near Hormuz.

Thailand introduces a mandatory 21-day quarantine at Suvarnabhumi Airport for travellers from DRC and Uganda following a surging Ebola outbreak, state officials confirm.

Beyond his acting, Rampal is known for his physique and DJ sets. He’s often spotted at popular nightclubs taking over the console and performing hits. Most recently, he was spotted playing "Naina Bhare" from Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

Taiwan has overtaken India to become the world’s fifth-largest stock market, driven by TSMC’s AI-fuelled rally and strong semiconductor demand linked to NVIDIA.